AC187 - Full-Time Housekeeper - West Village, NY

British American Household Staffing•Buffalo, NY

16d•$40 - $50

About The Position

A private family in the West Village is seeking an experienced full-time housekeeper to maintain and support their multi-level townhouse. The household is warm and lively, with two working parents, four children, a grandmother, and two dogs. The family values organization, clear communication, and long-term consistency, and is looking for someone who can maintain high standards in a relaxed, lived-in home. The ideal schedule is Monday and Wednesday from 10am to 6pm, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 3pm. Although the weekly hours worked may vary, the family guarantees pay for a full 40-hour workweek. Local candidates only, please.

Requirements

Prior experience working in a multi-level townhouse without an elevator
Ability to go up and down several flights of stairs every day
Pet friendly and comfortable with a large dog (approximately 75lbs.)
Must be legal to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar role supporting a private household, ideally in a multi-level townhouse
Warm, kind, and steady in a dynamic household with children
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage responsibilities independently without micromanagement
Comfortable working alongside other household staff, including a longtime nanny
Discreet and respectful of confidentiality in a private home
Knowledge of how to clean and care for various surfaces, including stone, tile, and rustic pine floors
Communicative and seeking a long-term commitment

Responsibilities

All aspects of general cleaning of a 5-level, 5000 sq ft. townhouse (4 primary floors and a basement)
Daily and deep cleaning, including dusting, vacuuming, and mopping of floors
Laundry management: sorting, general washing, label reading, hand-washing when needed, and coordination with dry cleaners
Changing of linens and making beds
Wardrobe management, maintenance, and seasonal rotation
Cleaning and sterilization of the kitchen and bathrooms
Maintaining overall household organization and systems in a busy home with children and pets
Kitchen and pantry organization, including maintaining grocery lists and placing orders via Fresh Direct
Assist with feeding two dogs occasionally (family has a dog walker)
Anticipating household needs and proactively establishing systems that support a smooth-running home
Light meal prep is not required, but would be a welcome bonus
Occasional support at the family’s Westchester home is not required, but would be a plus for candidates open to infrequent day trips. (Transportation provided.)